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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

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Wake County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Wake County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

Featured Content

North Carolina 4-H

NC 4-H is a program where you get to "Learn by Doing." With more than 10,000 established 4-H programs across North Carolina, you can be a part of 4-H wherever you live. All youth between the ages of 5 and 19 are invited to join! In 4-H you can go to camp, start a business, ride in a bike rodeo, take part in an international exchange, raise an animal, create a blog, give a presentation, participate in a community service project, develop your resume, practice interview skills, learn about healthy eating habits, build lifelong friendships. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States with over 7 million participants. The four H's on the clover stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. MORE

Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)

The Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) is dedicated to educating North Carolinians on issues affecting the sustainable development of North Carolina's natural resources and the quality of our environment. Founded in 1994, NRLI began with the development of its core leadership development program. Nearly 450 leaders have participated in the institute. Since 1996, the work of the institute expanded with the development of its Environmental Decision-Program and its first facilitation, the Bluff Mountain Timber Sale. Presently NRLI continues to work with communities, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations in order to find collaborative solutions to our environmental issues. MORE

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Events

	Fruit Tree Training and Pruning Demonstration January 28th, 2012 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Clayton, NC
	Dr. Mike Parker, Tree Fruit Specialist at NC State University, will teach us how to train fruit trees. He will then demonstrate how to prune trees to get the best production. ... MORE

	ServSafe February 1st, 2012 @ 9:00 AM - February 3rd, 2012 @ 5:00 PM Pittsboro, NC
	Classes will be held Wednesday, February 1st through Friday, February, 3rd from 9:00 to 5:00 pm daily. the Cost of the program is $100.00 per person. ServSafe� is a 16-hour Food Safety Certification Course developed by the Education Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. This is a program for all food service managers and supervisory staff in restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, and other food service establishments. Classes will be held in the Chatham ... MORE

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News

	Wake County "Farm to Family" Food Finder Posted July 13th, 2011 in Local Foods
Looking for local foods? We have a map finder for Farmers' Markets, Pick-Your-Own and CSAs in Wake County!... MORE

Summer 2011 Edition Successful Family
Posted July 7th, 2011 in Health & Nutrition

NC STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION'S SUCCESSFUL FAMILY Growing Communities with Gardens Some families are fortunate to have a yard, balcony, or porch with space to grow vegetables, herbs, or flowers. Growing produce can help save money on the food bill and provide the family with quality, homegrown produce. In addition, gardening offers a relaxing and rewarding way to get some physical activity and enjoy being outside and closer to nature. People who want to garden but ... MORE

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